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Subtract 4/50 from 56/60

56/60 - 4/50 is 64/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   4/50 = 4 × 6/50 × 6 = 24/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/300 - 24/300 = 280 - 24/300 = 256/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/75

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